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Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)

The Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP) advances scientific understanding and translates research into applications that support human well-being, their social and economic systems, and the environment that sustains all life on the planet.

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News and Updates

National Institutes of Health Need Agencywide Strategy to Prioritize and Fund Pediatric Research, Says New Report

News Release

Childhood health is foundational to lifelong well-being. A new National Academies report makes recommendations on how NIH and Congress can best support pediatric health research and improve health outcomes through childhood and beyond.

Jan 28, 2026
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The Quest to Map the Global Ocean

Update

Join us on March 17 as Larry Mayer of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire presents the 27th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture. Register to hear him discuss advances in global ocean mapping and seafloor exploration from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (ET).

Feb 20, 2026
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CDC’s Vaccine Safety Monitoring Office Performed Well During COVID-19 Pandemic; Steps Needed to Safeguard Office’s Independence, Improve Communications

News Release

Throughout COVID-19 pandemic, CDC’s Immunization Safety Office performed well and carried out scientifically robust, timely, and effective monitoring and evaluation of the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. A new National Academies report identifies steps needed to safeguard office’s independence and improve communications moving forward.

Oct 7, 2025
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About Events Projects Publications/Resources News and Updates

Projects

Community Engagement Research to Improve Diet, Nutrition, and Health: A Workshop

Workshop

In Formation

Ensuring Access to High-Quality Primary Care in the United States

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Implications of AI for Cybersecurity: A Rapid Expert Consultation

Individually-Authored Product

In Progress

Precision Medicine in Neuroscience: Tools, Translation, and Implementation: A Workshop

Workshop

In Progress
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Standing Committee on Occupational Exposure Threshold for Blast Overpressure and Process of Determination

Standing Committee

In Formation

Meeting the Moment: Practical Solutions for Arboviral Disease Prevention and Response - A Webinar Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

In Progress

Strengthening Southeast Asian Academia and Industry Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Safety and Security - A Workshop

Meeting of Experts

In Formation

Future pathways for the BGC Argo program: A Workshop

Workshop

In Progress

Review of the draft U.S. National Assessment by the Nature Record

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Extreme Weather Events and Insurance Webinar Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

Completed

Health Care Financing to Improve Availability of Affordable Contraception: Identifying Promising Practices

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Review of Methods in the Report on Carcinogens Handbook

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Formation
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Exploring Relevant Policy Domains — Housing Policy and Population Health: A Workshop

Workshop

In Formation
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The Dietary Reference Intakes Process: A Webinar

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

Completed

Exploring Opportunities to Improve Patient Access to Care through Strategic Changes to Graduate Medical Education: A Workshop

Workshop

In Progress
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